We have now delivered the last Lantra accredited course in Stanley for this trip. It was a Wildfire Management Plan course with 12 landowners. The course includes wildfire management planning, Wildfire Risk assessment and the creation of a Wildfire Response Plan@essexforester

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A real pleasure the discuss the amazing work of the nearly 150 volunteers who took part in #TheGreatFuelMoistureSurvey at #EGU24

My last outing with my East & East Midlands Forestry Commission team at the wonderful Spains Hall Estate . I’m extremely proud of them all

The last week has been so hectic, I'm not even sure what day it is today! Our tour of the Falkland Islands continues and we delivered two Lantra courses today on behalf of Forestry Commission Vegetation Fire Operators knowledge and Wildfire Management Plan knowledge. Rob Gazzard

Today we delivered a Wildfire Management Plan training course in Fox Bay, West Falkland. We had a walk around the village looking at wildfire hazards then spent the day writing these into a Wildfire Management Plan. The training is provided by Forestry Commission. Rob Gazzard

A pleasure to welcome colleagues from across the globe to our Northern Research Station in Roslin this week 🤝🏼

The 3-day workshop on the development & applications of the ForestGALES/fgr wind risk model wraps up today with a visit to Queen Elizabeth Forest Park, Aberfoyle. 🌲

We have successfully delivered 3 Lantra accredited Vegetation Fire courses over the past 2 days in Fox Bay, West Falkland. The candidates are land mangers and the training has been funded by Darwin Plus and delivered on behalf of Forestry Commission by WildfireTaC. Rob Gazzard

Yesterday was a big one, laying out the compartment boundaries for the first phase of this new mixed woodland creation project in the North East of England. Happy to take questions about this below. (1/6)

We have just completed our first full day on the Falklands. We have been preparing paperwork and kit ready to deliver our first Vegetation Fire course in Fox Bay on behalf of Forestry Commission. We are looking forward to sharing knowledge and skills. Rob Gazzard

Landed back in the Falklands again this afternoon. Good weather but the brisk wind makes it feel a little fresh. The work starts at 08:00 tomorrow and looking forward to getting stuck in.

I'm flying back to the Falklands today to deliver more training on behalf of Forestry Commission. Looking forward to sharing knowledge and learning more about the wildfire challenges faced by the islands.

During 2023 training and equipment for wildfires was delivered in the Falklands. This was funded by DEFRA and provided by Forestry Commission . These skills and equipment have been used on some of their wildfires. Thanks to FIRFS and Sea Lion Island for the photos. Rob Gazzard

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Thanks to Paul Whitehouse charlie higson Arabella Weir 💙 simon day Jon Tomson and MarkWilliams for a great first night of an 'Evening with the Fast Show' at the amazing Stoke Regent Theatre & Victoria Hall

The #FalklandIslands government #ChiefExecutive , #AndyKeeling in an open statement has thanked all those involved in the response to the #SeaLionIsland fire since Friday 8 March.

Rob Gazzard Andy Elliott Toward a UK Fire Danger Rating System Jeremy Corbyn Craig Hope Prof Guillermo Rein. 🔥💚🇺🇦 South East England Wildfire Group Knowledge for Wildfire The risk assessment might be low for the deciduous trees planted alongside the fences. However, a risk assessment for these huge piles of dead wood (potential bonfires) piled up against residents' back gardens might suggest that it isn't a good idea.
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Another difficult wildfire on Sealion Island in the Falklands. I'm offering remote advice as best I can. Good luck to Falkland Islands Gov Fire and Rescue Service. I hope that you are successful and #StaySafe #LACES Wish I could be there. Rob Gazzard Alison Blake